English to English
default
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noun (n)
- loss due to not showing up(noun.act)Example:
He lost the game by default.
source: wordnet30 - act of failing to meet a financial obligation(noun.possession)source: wordnet30
- an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires; as, this evil has happened through the governor's default.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- To fail in duty; to offend.(verb)source: webster1913
- To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit; as, to default a dividend.(verb)source: webster1913